# złoty > currency of Poland **Wikidata**: [Q123213](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123213) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_złoty) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/zoty ## Summary The złoty is the currency of Poland and a generally accepted medium of exchange for goods and services in that country. It has historical origins dating to 1496 and a modern reintroduction in 1924; its documented modern start date is 1924-01-11. ## Key Facts - The złoty is the currency of Poland (wikidata description: "currency of Poland"). - Aliases: Polish złoty, Polish zloty, zł, PLN, zloty. - Inception dates recorded for the złoty: 1496 and 1924. - Modern start_time: 1924-01-11T00:00:00Z. - The złoty was preceded by the Polish marka (former currency of Poland). - The entity page has a sitelink_count of 84 and the Wikipedia title "Polish złoty". - The central bank associated with Poland is Narodowy Bank Polski (described as the central bank of Poland). - Narodowy Bank Polski inception dates include 1945 (with a more specific date +1945-01-15T00:00:00Z). - Narodowy Bank Polski country: Poland; headquarters identifiers given as and ; employee count listed as 3,355; sitelink_count 33. - Related historical and political entities connected to the złoty include: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (inception 1569-06-11), Grand Duchy of Lithuania (inception 1236-01-01), Crown of the Kingdom of Poland (inception 1386), Kingdom of Poland (inception values 1025 and 0966), Second Polish Republic (inception 1918-11-16), Polish People's Republic (inception 1944-07-22), and the General Government (German-occupied zone, inception 1939-01-01). - Regional and administrative connections listed: Silesian Voivodeship (inception 1920-07-15), Upper Silesia (part of the historical region of Silesia in Poland and Czechia), and Dąbrowa Szlachecka (a village in Lesser Poland). - Economic/institutional connections: Warsaw Stock Exchange (inception 1991-04-12; headquarters identifier ; sitelink_count 28). - The European Union is listed among related entities (inception 1993-11-01; sitelink_count 285). - Located in / Origin: Poland (country in Central Europe). Poland has multiple inception values recorded (including 1918-11-11 preferred as sovereign state, earlier historical inception values such as 0960, 1025, 1807, 1815, 1917-01-14, 1918-11-00, 1947-07-22, 1989-12-31) and a sitelink_count of 386. ## FAQs Q: What is the złoty? A: The złoty is the national currency of Poland and functions as a generally accepted medium of exchange for goods and services in that country. Q: Who issues or manages the złoty? A: The central bank associated with Poland is Narodowy Bank Polski. The bank is recorded with inception dates in 1945 (including +1945-01-15) and has an employee count of 3,355 in the provided data. Q: When was the złoty introduced or reintroduced? A: The złoty has historical inception recorded as 1496 and a modern inception recorded as 1924. The documented modern start_time is 1924-01-11. Q: What currency did the złoty replace? A: The złoty was preceded by the Polish marka, which is described as a former currency of Poland. Q: Where is the złoty used? A: The złoty is used in Poland, a country in Central Europe. Related regional references include Silesian Voivodeship, Upper Silesia, and localities such as Dąbrowa Szlachecka. Q: What official names or symbols identify the złoty? A: Recorded aliases include Polish złoty, Polish zloty, zł, PLN, and zloty; the Wikipedia title for the entity is "Polish złoty." Q: How is the złoty connected to Polish history and institutions? A: The złoty is connected to a sequence of historical and political entities relevant to Poland, such as the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (1569-06-11), Kingdom of Poland (early medieval inceptions), Second Polish Republic (1918-11-16), Polish People's Republic (1944-07-22), and to institutions like Narodowy Bank Polski and the Warsaw Stock Exchange (1991-04-12). ## Why It Matters The złoty matters because it is the national currency of Poland and therefore central to domestic commerce, pricing, and financial transactions as the generally accepted medium of exchange. Its origins trace back to 1496, indicating a long historical continuity of a Polish monetary unit, and it was formally re-established in the modern era with a documented start_date of 1924-01-11. The złoty serves as the monetary unit managed within Poland’s institutional framework, notably linked to Narodowy Bank Polski (the country's central bank) and financial infrastructure such as the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The currency's history intersects with major political and territorial phases of Polish history — including the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Kingdom of Poland, Second Polish Republic, Polish People's Republic, and periods like the German-occupied General Government — making it a lens through which to view economic continuity and change in the region. Its documented identifiers and aliases (including PLN and zł) make it recognizable in domestic and international contexts. ## Notable For - Having historical inception as early as 1496 and a documented modern start on 1924-01-11. - Being the currency that succeeded the Polish marka, a former Polish currency. - Strong institutional association with Narodowy Bank Polski, a central bank with inception in 1945 and an employee count of 3,355 in the provided data. - Multiple commonly used aliases and short forms, including zł and PLN, aiding recognition in financial contexts. - Integration with Polish financial infrastructure, with links to the Warsaw Stock Exchange (inception 1991-04-12). - Presence across a wide set of historical and regional contexts tied to Poland (e.g., Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Kingdom of Poland, Silesian Voivodeship, Upper Silesia). ## Body ### History - Early origins: The złoty has an inception date recorded as 1496, indicating its historical roots as a Polish monetary unit. - Modern reintroduction: A recorded inception in 1924 and a specific start_time of 1924-01-11 mark the modern re-establishment of the złoty as Poland's currency. - Predecessor currency: The złoty was preceded by the Polish marka, explicitly listed as a former currency of Poland. ### Governance and Issuing Authority - Central bank: Narodowy Bank Polski is listed as the central bank of Poland. - Narodowy Bank Polski details include inception dates in 1945 (with a precise value +1945-01-15T00:00:00Z) and an employee count of 3,355 according to the provided data. - Headquarters and identifiers: The central bank’s headquarters are referenced by identifiers and . The bank’s sitelink_count is 33 in the provided dataset. ### Location and Political Context - Country of origin: The złoty is located in and originates from Poland, a country in Central Europe. - Poland’s recorded inception values appear multiple times in the data: a preferred sovereign-state date of 1918-11-11 and other historical inception markers including 0960, 1025, 1807, 1815, 1917-01-14, 1918-11-00, 1947-07-22, and 1989-12-31. Poland’s sitelink_count in the data is 386. - The złoty’s timeline and usage are connected to successive Polish state forms and administrations: Kingdom of Poland (medieval inceptions 0966 and 1025), Crown of the Kingdom of Poland (inception 1386), Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (inception 1569-06-11), Second Polish Republic (inception 1918-11-16), Polish People's Republic (inception 1944-07-22), and the wartime General Government (German-occupied zone, inception 1939-01-01). ### Regional and Local Connections - Silesia and Upper Silesia: The data lists Upper Silesia as part of the historical region of Silesia in Poland and Czechia and includes the Silesian Voivodeship (inception 1920-07-15) among related entities, indicating regional relevance for the currency within Polish territories. - Localities: Dąbrowa Szlachecka, a village in Lesser Poland, is included among related place entities connected in the dataset. ### Economic and Institutional Links - Warsaw Stock Exchange: The złoty is connected to Poland’s capital-market infrastructure via the Warsaw Stock Exchange, which has an inception date of 1991-04-12 and a headquarters identifier ; the exchange’s sitelink_count in the data is 28. - European context: The European Union appears in the related entities with an inception of 1993-11-01 and a sitelink_count of 285, indicating a broader regional institutional backdrop in which the Polish currency exists (as provided in the dataset). ### Identifiers, Aliases, and References - Aliases explicitly recorded: Polish złoty, Polish zloty, zł, PLN, zloty. - Reference pages and counts: The złoty entity has a sitelink_count of 84 and uses the Wikipedia title "Polish złoty." The concise Wikidata description provided is "currency of Poland." ### Preceded / Succeeded Relationships - Preceded by: Polish marka (described as a former currency of Poland). No succeeding currency is listed in the provided data. ### Metadata and Counts - Entity metadata in the source includes inception values (+1496 and +1924), a precise start_time (+1924-01-11T00:00:00Z), and a sitelink_count of 84. - Related entities in the dataset include multiple historical states, regions, institutions, and localities, each with their own inception dates and sitelink counts as noted above (for example, Narodowy Bank Polski sitelink_count 33; Poland sitelink_count 386; European Union sitelink_count 285). (End of entry.) ## References 1. ISO 4217 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. [Source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=uriserv:OJ.C_.2020.246.01.0001.01.DEU) 4. FactGrid 5. GF WordNet